Apr
23
2017
Recently we had an article discussing how the ACC was in the midst of a golden age for it’s major sports. That piece got me thinking in those major sports – football, baseball, basketball (men’s and women’s) what were the 3 biggest moments for each ACC school the last 5 years? We’re going to to take three …
Apr
21
2017
Recently we had an article discussing how the ACC was in the midst of a golden age for it’s major sports. That piece got me thinking in those major sports – football, baseball, basketball (men’s and women’s) what were the 3 biggest moments for each ACC school the last 5 years? We’re going to to take three …
Apr
20
2017
Hi all you ACC fans out there… If you haven’t already heard, Boston College has hired it’s new Athletic Director, Martin Jarmond. Now, for those who don’t know who that is or why this is important let me explain. Martin Jarmond was the deputy athletic director at Ohio State University. More importantly Jarmond was in …
Apr
19
2017
10 years ago tragedy struck the Virginia Tech campus. Here’s some perspective from Hokie blog GobblerCountry as they remember that sad day. FSU blog Tomahawknation tells us how FSU Defender Derwin James can win the 2017 Heisman Trophy. After Georgia Tech’s surprising basketball season., Yellow Jacket blog FromtheRumbleSeat looks at next year’s possible roster. How did Louisville’s …
Apr
18
2017
Recently we had an article discussing how the ACC was in the midst of a golden age for it’s major sports. That piece got me thinking in those major sports – football, baseball, basketball (men’s and women’s) what were the 3 biggest moments for each ACC school the last 5 years? We’re going to to take three …
Apr
17
2017
Hello All, Well, here we are again! The North Carolina General Assembly has decided to throw some potential chaos into the ACC and college sports in general. For those who haven’t heard, Mark Brody (Republican District 55 Anson Co. Union Co) has introduced House Bill 728. The importance of HB 728 is that it states …
Apr
15
2017
Recently we had an article discussing how the ACC was in the midst of a golden age for it’s major sports. That piece got me thinking in those major sports – football, baseball, basketball (men’s and women’s) what were the 3 biggest moments for each ACC school the last 5 years? We’re going to to take …
Apr
14
2017
You never know with the NCAA, but I’m all for an early signing period changes. It now seems an early signing period is on the way, according to this article from CBSSportsline where you can see all of the proposed recruiting changes. I feel this is good especially for the non-recruiting powers, who often lose recruits …
Apr
12
2017
One of the best, maybe the best feature of the ACC’s Television contract with ESPN, is the exclusive Labor Day Game, that just about always features an ACC team. Going back the last few years, here are the ACC Teams that have had that Labor Day Game. These games usually have great ratings are great exposure …
Apr
11
2017
ACC Blog ACC Prescription carries on the theme of the ACC’s remarkable athletic performances by listing the ACC’s recent athletic accomplishments following North Carolina national championship in basketball last week. Clemson just landed the top DE in 2018 class – Xavier Thomas. Clemson Blog ShakintheSouthland has the story. Find out how Justin Fuente’s new …
Apr
10
2017
Just over a year ago on the blog we asked the question if the ACC was entering a golden age for it’s major sports. I think the answer is an unequivocal yes at this point. From last year’s article. the last 3 years have brought on unprecedented success for the ACC across the widely accepted 4 …
Apr
10
2017
@Hokiesmash_ASD and @TalkinACCSports are getting you prepared for football with our yearly ACC Football preview podcasts. We’re starting with @MikeKlineDSB who joined us to talk Duke Football. @MikeKlineDSB has been on the podcast before and we always appreciate him joining us. To download the audio file of this podcast, please go here. In addition you can subscribe to the Podcast on …
Apr
09
2017
So this past Saturday, the defending national champion Clemson Tigers held their spring game. If you were looking on ESPN’s family of television networks you couldn’t find it anywhere. If you’re looking for the game later in the week as a replay you won’t find it anywhere there either. In fact, not a single ACC …
Apr
08
2017
ACC Coaches 6-10 | ACC Coaches 11 -15 North Carolina – Roy Williams : A+++ When you win the national title you can get nothing less than an A+++. That’s what Roy Williams did at North Carolina this season to win his third national championship. He got his Heels to commit to defense, and to win …
Apr
07
2017
We didn’t forget to check in with our ACC Bloggers this week. What do they have for us? We have to start with the UNC Blogs after the Tar Heels won the national title. TarHeelBlog looks at the Roy Williams era at UNC after his 3rd national title. They also talk about what was learned about …
Apr
07
2017
ACC Coaches 1-5 | ACC Coaches 11 -15 Wake Forest – Danny Manning : B+ Wake Forest finished with flourish, and that pushed head coach Danny Manning from a C+\B- to a B+. The Deacs had good computer numbers all year, but weren’t a NCAA team until later wins over Louisville and Virginia Tech. Picked …